Trucking

One change that could ease some pressure on trucking companies is the new FMCSA rule that went into effect March 22 that will allow truck drivers who do not satisfy certain vision requirements with one eye or another to still be qualified to drive a big rig. Currently, these truck drivers cannot operate in interstate … Read more

Many say the trucking sector is the canary in the coal mine. Whatever happens in the trucking sector can be used to extrapolate what will happen in the broader economy. And with so much unease in the world, between a lingering pandemic, a new land war in Europe, and rising inflation, what can industry insiders … Read more

The trucking industry is in a period of significant change. Much of this transformation is being pushed by technological advancements in telematics, data management and equipment features. Autonomous trucking is also making big strides. Electronic logging devices get more advanced than ever. Truck drivers and trucking companies have a lot to choose from when it … Read more

Autonomous trucking technology has come a long way. A lot of work goes into making sure a large class 8 vehicle can safely dive itself. All it takes for a human to learn is about two-weeks. But turning a big rig over to a computer takes millions of miles and billions of dollars before we … Read more

The last mile trucking segment is one of the fastest growing segments in the trucking and transportation sectors. In fact, during the last year, the last mile delivery market has exploded. It is estimated that there are 1.5 million last mile delivery vehicles on the road in North America today. This rapidly growing market segment … Read more

Have you heard of Transportation Management Software (TMS)? If not, you may be missing out on a key piece of technology that could revolutionize your fleet. When combined with other technological solutions for fleets, TMS can be a real game changer for fleet efficiency and productivity. And TMS systems themselves have evolved with the times. … Read more

Today, we want to take a closer look on the insights, trends, and benchmarks regarding the maintenance of heavy-duty equipment and Class 6 – 8 trucks. The heavy-duty repair category is defined as independent and internal shops focused on maintaining Class 6 – 8 vehicles. These vehicles are represented by agricultural machinery, emergency vehicles, construction … Read more

Trucking companies and consumers alike have been dealing with the harsh new realities of inflation. There are many reasons why inflation is rising. From rising wages to supply chain woes, you can basically pick a reason why prices have been skyrocketing. And just like many other industries and individuals, trucking companies are increasingly feeling the … Read more

That’s a lot of freight! But we shouldn’t be surprised. The movement of freight around the world is a big deal. The trucking industry is a big deal. We wouldn’t have the smooth movement of commerce that we currently do without it. And yet, the trucking industry and trucking companies are separate from freight brokers, … Read more

Logistics costs make up a huge part of many trucking companies’ total operating expenses. These costs can often represent 10% or more of total overhead costs. Yet, few fleets can say for sure their shipping-related expenses are competitive and market-appropriate when compared to other trucking companies that operate in their industry or who utilize similar … Read more